The Tac-D mounts on any rifle or carbine fitted with a Picatinny Rail using a 4” clamp and two bolts that provide the most solid attachment in the industry. Based on the proven design of the Viet Nam era M-203 grenade launcher, the Tac-D has advanced it to new levels. As always, state of the art materials are used throughout and the old plastic forward grip is now machined as part of the barrel itself. All parts are Hard Coated or Black Oxide treated. We think that you will agree that it is a perfect counterpoint to your AR platform weapon. It is single action with a cocking lever on the side. It boasts a positive trigger block safety. The Tac-D is chambered in 37/38 mm and made to the highest standards of American workmanship. Constructed of 6061 aircraft grade aluminum and 4140 hardened steel.
The Tac-D is equipped with a 9” barrel with a full length upper Picatinny Rail for attachment to your Picatinny Rail equipped weapon. The underside of the barrel has a 3” rail at the muzzle end for bipod or other accessories. Loading is accomplished by releasing the barrel and sliding it forward to it’s positive stop. Ammunition up to 6” long can be easily accommodated; this includes Batons and other Less-Lethal Law Enforcement rounds as well as the OG 26.6mm and 12 ga. adapters. Note that with after-market quad rails, the Tac-D can attach to the AK, SKS and any tubular feed shotgun.
An AR style stock can be attached to the Tac-D via a stock adapter with AR pistol grip (sold seperately for $99.99), to make the Tac-D a stand alone launcher.
Stock not included with adapter.
LAUNCHERS AND THE LAW
The BATF has ruled: Section 5845(f)(3) excludes from the term "destructive device" any device which is neither designed or redesigned for use as a weapon and any device, although originally designed for use as a weapon, which is redesigned for use as a signaling, pyrotechnic, line throwing, safety, or similar device. The definition of "destructive device" in the GCA (18 U.S.C. section 921(a)(4)) is identical to that in the NFA. ATF has previously held that devices designed for expelling tear gas or pyrotechnic signals are not weapons and are exempt from the destructive device definition However, ATF Ruling 95-3 specifically states:
37/38 mm gas/flare guns possessed with cartridges containing wood pellets, rubber pellets or balls, or bean bags are classified as destructive devices for purposes of the Gun Control Act, 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44, and the National Firearms Act, 26 U.S.C. Chapter 53.
Adaptors to allow the use of different caliber ammunition with 37mm launchers are widely available. If you use any "real" ammunition (ie. lead projectile rounds or shot) you are likely violating ATF rules. See the ATF determination below.
May 4, 2006 BATF Determination: FLARE INSERT – ANY OTHER WEAPON ATF’s Firearms Technology Branch (FTB) is aware of an insert/sleeve designed to be installed in an Orion 25mm/12 gauge flare launcher that allows the use of conventional ammunition in these flare launchers. FTB was contacted by Orion, who indicated that these flare launchers are not designed to accept standard ammunition, and that the use of an adapter in conjunction with conventional ammunition would likely result in a catastrophic failure of the flare launcher. There are two sizes of inserts available; one size for a 12 gauge flare launcher and one for a 25mm launcher. These insets are smooth bore and capable of accepting a variety of different types of conventional ammunition. It is the determination of FTB that if these inserts are installed in a flare launcher or are possessed with a flare launcher they would be classified as an “Any Other Weapon,” which is a firearm subject to the provisions of the National Firearms Act (NFA). 26 U.S.C. § 5861(d) states that it is unlawful to receive or possess an NFA firearm which is not registered in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record. Violation of the cited section by an individual is a felony subject to a maximum penalty of 5 years imprisonment and/or a fine of $250,000. In the case of a violation by an organization, the maximum penalty is a $500,000 fine. In addition, 18 U.S.C. §2 provides that a person who knowingly aids and abets another person in the commission of an offense is also responsible for the offense. Thus, the sale of components in violation of § 5861(d) may place the seller in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2, as well.
